9 Interesting Facts About Gal Gadot, The Wonder Woman of Israel

9 Interesting Facts About Gal Gadot, The Wonder Woman of Israel - Gal Gadot become a new idol after being selected to be cast Wonder Woman in the latest superhero movie. Portray the legendary superhero from DC Comics, Gal Gadot popularity increased dramatically, though already quite well known thanks to her role as Gisele Yashar in the movie 'Fast & Furious'.

The facts about this Isreal woman bleed slowly unfold. Confessing fans of Gal Gadot The Wonder Woman? Here are 9 interesting things about the Gadot Gal you need to know.

9 Interesting Facts About Gal Gadot, The Wonder Woman of Israel

1. Never Have a Beauty Contest

At the age of barely 18 years, Gal Gadot beauty contest and won the Miss Israel 2004, but when she went to Ecuador to compete in the Miss Universe, Gal Gadot deliberately 'mission' in order not to win after she realized that the beauty contest does not suit her.

"I (conscious) is not the type of girl like that," said Gal Gadot, as quoted from Cosmopolitan.

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2. Ever been a soldier

Gal Gadot has joined the Israeli Defense Forces for two years. Israeli citizens were required to attend military service after sufficient age. This 32-year-old woman herself, joined the Israeli army at the age of 20 years.

"Undergoing military duty is the duty of the citizens of Israel. All my friends joined, parents and grandparents as well," said the actress whose acting debut in 2008 to the People.

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3. Ever Audition So Bond Girl

Gal Gadot auditioned to become Bond Girl, for the movie 'Quantum of Solace' but the role eventually fell to French actress Olga Kurylenko. Since his failure, the woman who had tested the modeling world is determined to improve his acting skills with acting school.

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4. Doing Your Own Scenes

In two films of the sequel 'Fast & Furious', Gal Gadot performs her own action scenes without a cast member, and at her own request. At that time, Gal Gadot wanted to feel instantly adrenaline while performing challenging and dangerous scenes.

"I want to hold a gun, fly in the air, ride a motorbike, whatever it is, I want to do it all myself, without a stunt," she said.

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5. Married Nine Years

Gal Gadot met her husband, a real estate developer Yaron Varsano in 2008. There is a fascinating story behind a couple meeting who has been blessed with these two children. To Glamor, Gal Gadot reveals that he knew the husband of a friend at a desert party in Israel.

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6. The Meaning of Unique Name Gal Gadot

Quoted from Popsugar, Gal Gadot is not just a unique name but has its own meaning. His first name, Gal, means 'wave' in Hebrew. While Gadot means 'river'. So the name Gal Gadot can be interpreted as 'river wave'.

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7. Almost Canceled So Actress

Gal Gadot claimed never before dreamed of being an actress. She even almost gave up the profession to be an actress for the sake of becoming a lawyer.

"If everything goes according to my plan, I'll be a lawyer," said the woman who was born in Rosh HaAyin, Israel.

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8. A Feminist 'Outline'

As his role as Wonder Woman is synonymous with feminism, Gal Gadot is also a feminist and often voices his thoughts on the subject. According to him still many people misinterpret the word feminism.

"Feminism is about equality, I want everyone to have the same opportunity to earn the same salary for the same job," she explained to Glamour.

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9. The First Non-American Woman Woman Woman

Four actresses who once played Wonder Woman came from the United States. They are Cathy Lee Crosby, Lynda Carter, Adrianne Palicki and Rileah Vanderbilt. It makes Gal Gadot a Wonder Woman who is not a US citizen.